CVE-2025-62988 is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability identified in the Codeless Slider Templates product, specifically affecting versions up to 1.0.3. SSRF vulnerabilities occur when an attacker can manipulate a server-side component to make HTTP requests to arbitrary domains or internal network resources, which the attacker would not normally have access to. In this case, the slider-templates component improperly validates or restricts URLs it processes, allowing an attacker to craft requests that cause the server to initiate connections to unintended destinations. This can lead to unauthorized access to internal services, potentially exposing sensitive data or enabling further attacks such as internal port scanning, exploitation of internal services, or bypassing firewalls. The vulnerability was published on October 27, 2025, but no CVSS score has been assigned yet, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild. The affected product is used primarily in web environments to manage slider templates, which may be integrated into websites or web applications. The lack of authentication requirements and the ability to trigger SSRF remotely increase the risk. The vulnerability's impact depends on the internal network architecture and what services are accessible from the vulnerable server. Since no patch links are currently available, organizations must rely on compensating controls until an official fix is released.

For European organizations, the SSRF vulnerability in Codeless Slider Templates poses significant risks to internal network security and data confidentiality. Attackers exploiting this flaw could access internal services that are not exposed externally, such as databases, internal APIs, or cloud metadata services, potentially leading to data leakage or privilege escalation. This could disrupt business operations, compromise sensitive customer or corporate data, and damage organizational reputation. The vulnerability could also serve as a foothold for more complex attacks, including lateral movement within networks. Organizations in sectors with stringent data protection requirements, such as finance, healthcare, and government, face heightened risks due to potential regulatory non-compliance and fines. The absence of known exploits currently provides a window for proactive defense, but the ease of exploitation and the common use of web components like slider templates mean the threat could escalate rapidly once exploited in the wild.

1. Monitor and restrict outbound HTTP requests from web servers hosting Codeless Slider Templates to prevent unauthorized internal network access. 2. Implement network segmentation and firewall rules to limit the server's ability to reach sensitive internal resources. 3. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious SSRF payloads targeting the slider-templates component. 4. Conduct thorough input validation and sanitization on any user-supplied URLs or parameters processed by the slider templates. 5. Maintain an inventory of all web applications using Codeless Slider Templates to prioritize patching once an official update is released. 6. Use network monitoring tools to detect unusual outbound traffic patterns indicative of SSRF exploitation attempts. 7. Engage with the vendor or security community to obtain patches or workarounds as soon as they become available. 8. Educate development and security teams about SSRF risks and secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in custom components.